Now men and women can be romantic with each other on an equal playing field. I'd say that feminism (wait...'feminism'? is it 1993?) has helped romance. I am helplessly romantic, and so is my wife, which amkes our marrige stronger. If only I was romantic, I could end up feeling like I was putting more into the relationship than my partner, and that could lead to feelings of not being wanted or even rejection. The way it is now is healthier than it was before.
There have always been people who simply aren't romantic, though, and there always will.
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